Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Honor Magic7

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 1,782,199); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Honor Magic7 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 89
Battery 47
Portability 40
Value for money 64

Honor Magic7

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 81
Battery 81
Portability 60
Value for money 82

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3013

  • Better camera (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Honor Magic7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 1782199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8400
  • Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4685 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Honor Magic7, the Honor Magic7 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Honor Magic7 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Honor Magic7: The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Honor Magic7
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1782199 2967184
Geekbench Single 3400 3013
Geekbench Multi 8400 9287
Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1264x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4685 mAh 5650 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 161 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g
Launch price $1199 $599

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
89
camera

Honor Magic7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Honor Magic7

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • 4685 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Honor Magic7

  • 5650 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Honor Magic7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple A18 Pro
77/100
1782199 AnTuTu
Honor Magic7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +39.9%
2967184 AnTuTu

Honor Magic7 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

$1199

Honor Magic7

$599

Launch price difference: $600. Honor Magic7 was $600 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Honor Magic7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Honor Magic7 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Honor Magic7?

The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Honor Magic7?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.